Learn More About Proposition 1 and it’s Impact on the Mental Health Services Act

Proposition 1 is a two-part ballot initiative focused on California’s behavioral health service system. With any significant change in system funding comes a possible shift in service delivery and focus. Prop. 1 will impact both state and local level services and programming and while there is a lot of information available for voters, the CMHACY Board would like to share some helpful resources.

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Youth Mental Health Crisis Entering the National Conversation

The Oversight and Accountability Commission supports Ken Burns’ New Documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent care.-Commission Mission Statement   In January of 2019, Tom Chiodo, Executive…

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Proposed 2022 – 2023 Budget A Historic Financial Commitment to Children, Youth, and Families By Governor Newsom

Proposed 2022 – 2023 Budget A Historic Commitment to Children, Youth, and Families By Governor Newsom The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent care. -Commission Mission Statement Governor Newsom announced his proposed $286.4…

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